Dental Hygienist

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Vital Core Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has openings for a Full Time Dental Hygienist at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution located in Wilmington, DE.

At Vital Core we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first‑hand how Vital Core Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

The Dental Hygienist performs technical and advisory service in oral or dental hygiene involving oral prophylaxis under supervision of a registered dentist. The hygienist may perform educational and organizational work in promoting oral hygiene. The mobile dental clinic is located in Camden, De; team members meet up at this location at the start of their shift and travel to the facilities throughout the state.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year of experience
• Must have completed accredited training appropriate to the field
• Must receive a satisfactory background investigation report

• Scale and polish teeth and roots. Remove sutures. Take study models. Polish amalgam restorations. Place and remove rubber dams.
• Assist dentist in administering fluoride treatments. Instruct inmates in proper dental hygiene. Develop oral hygiene education program for patients.
• Assist dentist in completing diagnostic x‑rays.
• Record all aspects of treatment provided and other pertinent information in the inmate's dental record.
• Initiate and maintain recall program for additional instructions and treatment for inmates whose condition and/or attitude indicate a need. Also complete a follow‑up prophylaxis treatment in a specific time interval.
• Check and maintain instruments, equipment, and supplies including ordering replacements and submitting work orders.
• Ensure proper clean‑up, packaging, and sterilizing of instruments. Maintain a clean and orderly working environment.
• Instruct dental assistant in proper techniques and other training as directed.
• Perform dental assessments when required. Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Day Shift